Actor Charles F. Porter Dies at 47 After Cancer Battle

Charles F. Porter, an actor and producer, died on Monday after a long battle with cancer. His wife, Candice Tab-Porter, announced his passing. He was 47.

Born in the United Kingdom, Porter attended Duke University, where he played defensive end on the football team. A back injury ended his NFL aspirations, leading him to lose 65 pounds and pursue acting.

In the early 2000s, Porter appeared in several TV series, including The Parkers, Close to Home, Without a Trace, Bones, and House. His breakthrough role came in 2011 with the ESPN TV movie Wendell Scott: A Race Story, where he played the lead.

Porter also starred in and produced the 2006 horror film Nailed for Image Entertainment. He had a minor role in STX’s Peppermint, starring Jennifer Garner. Last year, he produced Lifetime’s Finding Faith, which featured Paula Patton and Stephen Bishop.

In Finding Faith, Porter also played a bartender. He is survived by his wife, Candice, and their two daughters, Juliette and Layla.